Environmental Health & Safety Manager

Key Responsibilities

• EHS Leadership & Team Management
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of regional EHS Coordinators/Safety Specialists.
• Establish clear expectations, priorities, and performance standards for the EHS team.
• Partner with the VP of Operations and operational leadership to align EHS initiatives with company goals and business needs.
• Monitor safety performance and key performance indicators, including Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) and Lost Time Incident Rate (LTIR).
• Develop strategies to drive continuous improvement.
• Track regional safety activities, audits, corrective actions, and other compliance initiatives.
• Regional EHS Support & Risk Management
• Serve as the primary EHS resource for an assigned geographic region.
• Provide hands-on support to branches, employees, and project sites.
• Conduct safety audits, site visits, risk assessments, and compliance reviews.
• Identify, evaluate, and implement controls to reduce workplace hazards and operational risk.
• Oversee and standardize safety audit practices across the organization.
• Review audit results and incident trends to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Support consistent DOT and fleet safety compliance.
• Evaluate EHS-related contractors and vendors.
• Safety Programs, Training & Incident Management
• Support the development, implementation, and ongoing improvement of company-wide EHS programs, policies, and initiatives.
• Drive participation and effectiveness of regional safety committees.
• Develop and coordinate safety training programs for field employees and operational teams.
• Evaluate organizational training needs and recommend programs to address knowledge or compliance gaps.
• Lead investigations of serious incidents, conduct root cause analyses, and ensure corrective and preventive actions are implemented.
• Analyze incidents, near misses, audit findings, and safety trends to identify opportunities to prevent future occurrences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Environmental Science, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive EHS/safety experience, preferably within a multi-location, construction, mechanical services, industrial services, or equipment rental environment.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience with demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and prioritize the work of a geographically dispersed team.
• Strong working knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local environmental, health, and safety regulations.
• Experience conducting workplace safety audits, incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective action planning.
• Strong understanding of workplace risk management and safety best practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to build effective relationships with employees and leaders at all levels of an organization.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace; experience with telematics, Geotab, ERP, or similar operational systems is a plus.
• OSHA 30-hour training required.
• Current or ability to maintain First Aid, CPR, Bloodborne Pathogens (BBP), and AED certifications.
• CHST, CSP, or ASP certification preferred, or ability to obtain an applicable certification within six months of appointment.
• Leverage Lean and/or Six Sigma Green Belt certification or comparable continuous-improvement experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license and ability to successfully meet company Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) requirements.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 50% to support branch locations, project sites, and regional EHS operations.